The Catholic Guide to Hospice, Legacy, and Story

Taylor Kemp and Dr. Scott Hefelfinger talk with guest Eileen Spinner, a hospice counselor and author, about the guided Catholic journals she co-created with Sister Gianna Casino.

Eileen shares family stories that came out of the journal (a mix-up over her mother's confirmation name, her father's answer to "how do you want to be remembered"), previews an Archdiocesan grandparents' workshop this October on passing on the faith, and unpacks her idea of "actual death" — the day people stop talking about you — as the reason writing your story down matters so much.

The episode ends with Taylor's challenge: using the journal for a literal "stroll down memory lane" through Forest Park.

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Purchase a copy of Eileen’s journals here: https://books.catecases.com

Sign up for the St. Louis Evangelization Workshop for Grandparents: https://www.archstl.org/event/tell-me-why-youre-catholic/

Check out the Lumina Life Review Program and volunteer for BJC Hospice: https://www.bjchospice.org/Services/Specialty-Programs/Lumina-life-Review

Learn more about Eileen Spinner and her work here: https://tabella.me/EileenSpinner